May 28, 2026

Postextubation Pneumonia Tops Ventilator Pneumonia

Older age, male sex, underweight status, reduced activities of daily living, and mild consciousness disturbance were associated with postextubation pneumonia in elective surgical patients.

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May 12, 2026

7 Days Noninferior in Bacteremia

BALANCE compared 7 vs 14 days of treatment among hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections.

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May 12, 2026

FDA Clears AI Sepsis Warning System

An FDA-cleared AI tool developed at Johns Hopkins detects sepsis up to 48 hours earlier than clinicians — and has cut related deaths by 18%.

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May 11, 2026

Stewardship Cuts Steroid Prescribing

Behaviorally informed peer comparison feedback was associated with a gradual decline in glucocorticoid prescribing

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May 11, 2026

Hydrocortisone May Lower Severe CAP Mortality

Network meta-analysis suggests hydrocortisone may offer mortality and ventilation benefits, although evidence certainty remained low.

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May 11, 2026

Early ICU Rehab Backed, With Caveats

Invited narrative review supports early, interprofessional rehabilitation across the ICU recovery continuum while emphasizing heterogeneous evidence and inconsistent implementation worldwide.

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May 06, 2026

Rapid AST Speeds Care, Not Outcomes

Faster antibiotic optimization may still support use of rapid testing, particularly when paired with stewardship.

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May 06, 2026

Dalbavancin Exposure Linked to Higher Success in Bacteremia

Higher day 22 concentrations were associated with improved outcomes, though findings remain exploratory

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May 05, 2026

Low Follow-Up After Behavioral ED Care

Follow-up occurred after fewer than 15% of mental health ED visits and about 11% of substance use–related visits in Washington Medicaid claims.

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May 01, 2026

Inflammation Tied to Organ Failure Risk

Review outlines mechanisms, prognosis, and supportive care strategies in surgical and trauma ICU populations

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